Diamond opinion please

[newdiamondseeker]

Hello!

First time poster and boy am I glad I found this website. Who knew buying an engagement ring would be so stressful!

I think I found the one! Can someone give me an opinion on this diamond?

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-sku-251738

It has all of the characteristics I want and the inclusion report seems to be pretty clean! Priced at $7,300.

I appreciate the help!

 

[yssie]

No flags on the report... what characteristics are you looking for? Is there something specific you're concerned about?

 

[JulieN]

Pick 2 more and ask for Ideal Scopes.

 

[newdiamondseeker]

Thanks for the quick reply!

I guess main concern, price. I used the price search tool up top and entered in the same characteristics of the diamond referenced and the pricing seemed to be spot on.

Cut is very important to me, then color. The diamond referenced seems to have the best qualities possible.

I have been searching for quite awhile now and before I go ahead and finalize the purchase, I wanted a final sanity check from an outside perspective.

I appreciate the help!

 

[newdiamondseeker]

Pick 2 more and ask for Ideal Scopes.

Thanks for the quick reply Julie.

I searched around and I was pretty particular on the cut and color, measurements, polish, florescence, and symmetry. I also looked at the inclusion report and it looks clean except for the minor marks underneath the ring.

I wasn't able to find a similar ring within my price range.

 

[JulieN]

Don't be too particular. Just pick 2 more it doesn't cost you anything. If your original one is the best, great, and if another one is recommended, even greater.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/DefaultOrder&TabSelected=3&showAdvanced=show&ps=15&DiamondID=251610,228029,204344,248976,145243,249287,232366,235793,119097,249572,246991,246135,234276

 

[ecf8503]

2nd - don't buy it without seeing an idealscope image first. Pick 2 more (they will work up 3 stones for you) and then you'll have a marker against which to compare. Maybe this one is "it", maybe not -

 

[yssie]

Ditto - might as well get two to compare!

Here's an interesting one: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-249457
Different personality from the one you've chosen.

 

[newdiamondseeker]

Option 1 (original):
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-sku-251738

Option 2: (ideal scope included)
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.08-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-246135

Option 3:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-234110

Option 4 (thank you yssie!):
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-249457

Regarding Ideal Scopes, do I really need one? Or can I can go off of the GIA cert and the inclusion report?

 

[newdiamondseeker]

ideal scopes on their way in a few days.

 

[newdiamondseeker]

So, it looks like they won't be able to provide Idea scopes because of the Jewish Holidays until mid next week. Can I not rely on the cut alone? If it is an ideal cut, wouldn't I be in the clear?

Based only on the characteristics provided, which one would you choose?

Reposted
Option 1 (original):
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-sku-251738

Option 2: (ideal scope included)
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.08-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-246135

Option 3:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-234110

Option 4 (thank you yssie!):
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-249457

Thanks again!